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    Dates

    1–3 Sep 2027

    City / country

    Bangkok, Thailand

    Venue

    Queen Sirikit National Convention Center

    Time

    10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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    Event overview

    Overview

    Fi Asia Thailand is Asia's premier international event for food ingredients, taking place from September 1 to 3, 2027, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok.

    This event connects thousands of industry professionals and showcases the latest trends and innovations in the food and beverage sector.

    TL;DR

    1. 1Event dates: September 1-3, 2027
    2. 2Location: Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok
    3. 3Expected attendance: 23,000+ industry professionals
    4. 4Over 750 exhibiting companies
    5. 560+ insightful sessions planned

    Why visit

    Visitors will benefit from networking opportunities with over 23,000 industry professionals, access to the latest trends and innovations, and insightful sessions led by industry experts. This event is essential for anyone looking to enhance their knowledge and connections in the food ingredients sector.

    Why exhibit

    Exhibitors gain visibility in one of the largest food and beverage markets in Asia, connect with potential buyers, and showcase their products to a targeted audience. Fi Asia Thailand plays a crucial role in the food ingredients industry by providing a platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and showcasing innovations. It attracts key players from across the globe, making it a significant event for industry growth and collaboration.

    Attendees, exhibitors & solutions

    Who this event is for

    Visitor profile

    Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.

    Food and beverage manufacturers
    Ingredient suppliers
    Retail buyers
    Food technologists
    Marketing professionals in the F&B sector
    Research and development specialists

    Exhibitor profile

    Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.

    Food ingredient manufacturers
    Additive suppliers
    Packaging solution providers
    Contract manufacturers
    Sustainability solution providers
    Technology providers for food processing

    Product categories

    Key solution areas showcased across the event.

    Natural and organic ingredients
    Food additives and preservatives
    Flavoring agents and seasonings
    Functional ingredients for health and wellness
    Plant-based ingredients
    Nutraceuticals and dietary supplements

    Location & Facilities

    Venue

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    Queen Sirikit National Convention Center

    Bangkok, Thailand

    Attend

    Entry & tickets

    Event days & opening times

    DayOpening hours
    1 September:10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, 2 September: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, 3 September: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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    Who runs the show

    Organisers

    Informa Markets

    Website

    How the last edition performed

    Previous edition

    Current edition

    2027

    Forecast — not final

    Impact

    A bigger and stronger platform

    Fi Asia Thailand is Asia's premier international event for food ingredients, taking place from September 1 to 3, 2027, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok. This event connects thousands of industry professionals and showcases the latest trends and innovations in the food and beverage sector. Fi Asia Thailand plays a crucial role in the food ingredients industry by providing a platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and showcasing innovations. It.

    Exhibitor outcomes

    Real business growth

    Exhibitors gain visibility in one of the largest food and beverage markets in Asia, connect with potential buyers, and showcase their products to a targeted audience. The event provides a unique opportunity to establish business relationships and secure contracts. Connect with suppliers and industry leaders. Fi Asia Thailand plays a crucial role in the food ingredients industry by providing a platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and showcasing innovations. It attracts. Exhibitor categories include Food.

    Intelligence

    Market context

    Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.

    Southeast Asia — Bangkok, Thailand (ASEAN food, beverage and ingredient manufacturing and export hub)

    Why it matters

    Thailand is one of the world's largest food exporters and the processing and reformulation centre of ASEAN, with deep milling, seasoning, beverage, dairy-alternative, snack and pet-food manufacturing clusters plus regional distribution into Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Cambodia. Fi Asia brings ingredient, additive, flavour and processing suppliers together with those manufacturers in one Bangkok venue, making it the most efficient annual route into Southeast Asian product development and procurement teams. Bangkok's position as an air hub, its comparatively mature halal, GMP and food-safety certification environment, and the concentration of regional R&D centres in and around the city reinforce the show's value as a single-trip market entry point.

    Industry trends

    Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.

    01

    Plant-based and alternative proteins scale-up in ASEAN

    02

    Clean label and natural ingredient reformulation

    03

    Sugar reduction and front-of-pack nutrition pressure

    04

    Halal certification as an ASEAN market-access key

    05

    Functional nutrition, gut health and supplements

    Plan your trip

    Travel & logistics

    Arrival airports

    Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.

    BKK

    Suvarnabhumi Airport

    Bangkok's primary international gateway, best choice for most Fi Asia delegates. Public taxi rank is on Level 1 (expect a THB 50 airport surcharge plus expressway tolls); the Airport Rail Link connects to Phaya Thai where you transfer to the MRT Blue Line for the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre station.

    ~28 km via the Bangkok–Chonburi expressway and Rama IV Road

    to venue

    30–45 min off-peak; 60–90 min in weekday peak traffic

    by car

    DMK

    Don Mueang International Airport

    Serves mostly low-cost and regional carriers. No rail link at the terminal — use the SRT Red Line to Krung Thep Aphiwat / Bang Sue then the MRT Blue Line to the venue, or a taxi/ride-hailing car.

    ~30 km via Vibhavadi Rangsit Road and the expressway

    to venue

    40–70 min off-peak; 75–100 min in peak traffic

    by car

    UTP

    U-Tapao Rayong–Pattaya International Airport

    Only practical if you are combining the show with an industrial estate or Pattaya visit, or arriving on a limited regional charter service; not a realistic gateway for most delegates.

    ~150 km south-east of central Bangkok

    to venue

    2 h–2 h 30 min by road

    by car

    Hotel tiers

    A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.

    Budget
    Sukhumvit / Siam (4–8 MRT stops from QSNCC; 20–30 min by taxi)

    September is low-to-mid season for city hotels outside the peak winter months, so promotional rates are common; budget properties are rarely within walking distance of the venue.

    Mid-range
    Sukhumvit Soi 20–27 and Rama IV (1–3 km from QSNCC; 10–20 min by taxi or 2–3 MRT stops)

    Best balance of commute time and price for exhibitors and buyers; ask for a room on a high floor away from Sukhumvit traffic noise.

    Premium
    Sathorn Riverside, Sukhumvit 22–24 and Phloen Chit (1.5–4 km from QSNCC)

    Closest full-service options for hosting client dinners and meetings; several run executive floors with private meeting rooms. Confirm corporate rates and a late checkout for the final show day.

    Local transport

    Get around the city with these convenient transport options.

    MRT Blue Line (metro)

    Estimated costTHB 17–45 per trip (≈ USD 0.5–1.3)
    Best forQueen Sirikit National Convention Centre station → 2-minute covered walk to the venue; direct service from Sukhumvit, Asok, Silom, Sathorn and Hua Lamphong

    The fastest and most reliable option in Bangkok traffic; trains run roughly 06:00–24:00. Buy a stored-value card for multi-day visits and avoid 07:30–09:30 and 17:00–19:30 with luggage.

    Ride-hailing (Grab / Bolt / LINE MAN)

    Estimated costTHB 90–250 in-city; THB 400–600 from BKK (≈ USD 3–17)
    Best forAny city hotel or the airports to the venue

    Widely used and usually cheaper than a negotiated taxi; pay inside the app to avoid cash and language issues. Allow extra time in heavy rain, when surge pricing and waits increase.

    Local tuk-tuk / motorcycle taxi

    Estimated costTHB 50–100 per short trip (≈ USD 1.5–3); agree the fare before boarding
    Best forShort hops between QSNCC, Benjakitti Park and the One Bangkok / Phrom Phong hotel cluster

    Useful for the last kilometre in the evenings; not suitable for luggage or during downpours.

    taxi

    Estimated costTHB 350–500 (metered taxi + tolls)
    Best forSuvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Queen Sirikit National Convention Center

    Airport rail link to Makkasan, then MRT.

    taxi

    Estimated costUSD 35–75 taxi or rideshare to the venue district
    Best forDon Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Queen Sirikit National Convention Center

    taxi

    Estimated costUSD 35–75 taxi or rideshare to the venue district
    Best forU-Tapao Rayong–Pattaya International Airport (UTP) to Queen Sirikit National Convention Center

    Plan your trip

    Visa & entry documents

    Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.

    Visa required
    On-arrival available
    ATA Carnet: check with organiser
    TypeWho needs itFeeProcessing
    Visa exemption (tourist / business visitor entry)Passport holders from the 90+ countries on Thailand's visa-exemption list, including the US, UK, EU/Schengen, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and ASEAN members; suitable for attending a trade fair as a visitor or buyer. Thai authorities have signalled a possible reduction of the exemption window from 60 to 30 days — confirm your nationality's current allowance.—None — granted at immigration on arrival
    Thailand e-Visa — Tourist (single entry)Nationalities not covered by visa exemption, or visitors wanting a pre-approved visa before departure.$35.005–10 working days (approx. THB 1,000 fee; multiple-entry tourist visa costs more)
    Non-Immigrant B (business visa)Exhibitors, staff performing paid work, contract signatories and travellers making repeated business visits that fall outside the exemption window.$65.005–15 working days (approx. THB 2,000 single entry)
    Visa on arrivalA limited list of eligible nationalities only; not available to most Western or ASEAN passport holders.$60.00Issued at the airport on arrival (approx. THB 2,000)
    Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)Remote workers and long-stay business travellers who need multiple entries over several years.$280.0010–20 working days (approx. THB 10,000; 5-year multiple-entry)

    Visa-exempt entry (fee USD 0) is available to 90+ nationalities for stays up to 60 days, subject to change. All travellers must submit a free Thailand Digital Arrival Card at https://tdac.immigration.go.th/ within three days before arrival.

    Do not assume ATA Carnet cover for exhibition goods into Thailand. Confirm temporary import rules, duty-free re-export procedures and documentation with Thai Customs (customs.go.th) and the organiser's official freight forwarder before shipping stand materials.

    Official visa page

    Weather

    September is the peak of Bangkok's southwest monsoon: expect hot, humid days around 32–33 °C with lows near 25–26 °C and roughly 15–18 wet days delivering about 300 mm of rain, usually as intense afternoon or early-evening downpours rather than all-day rain. Pack light, breathable clothing, a compact umbrella and a rain jacket, and allow extra travel time between hotels and the venue.

    Plan for the climate

    Check temperatures and pack accordingly

    Venue connectivity

    Confirm mobile roaming or local SIM options for business visitors to Thailand.

    Ride-hailing

    Taxis

    Public transit

    Car rentals

    Cultural notes

    Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.

    Greetings and personal respect

    A polite wai (palms together with a slight bow) is the standard greeting; a handshake is acceptable in business settings. Avoid touching anyone's head, pointing with your feet, or showing visible frustration in public. The Thai royal family is protected by strict lèse-majesté law — treat all royal references with respect.

    Dress and business etiquette

    Business dress in Bangkok is smart-casual to formal: lightweight suits or smart shirts for meetings, with jackets rarely needed outdoors. For temple visits (Wat Pho, Wat Arun, the Grand Palace) shoulders and knees must be covered and shoes removed before entering buildings — carry a light layer for this.

    Tipping, payments and practicalities

    Tipping is not obligatory but appreciated: 10% service charge is often already added in hotels and restaurants, otherwise round up or leave THB 20–100. Cards and QR payments (PromptPay) are widely accepted in malls and hotels, but keep some cash for taxis, markets and small vendors. Tap water is not for drinking — bottled water is standard.

    Practical guides

    Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials

    Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.

    Flights

    Destination: BKK

    Compare flights to the nearest international gateway serving Bangkok; confirm ground transport on the organiser site.

    Visa

    Most business visitors attend Fi Asia on visa-exempt entry: Thailand grants visa-free stays of up to 60 days to passport holders from a large list of countries (US, UK, EU/Schengen, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and most ASEAN states), and attending a trade fair as a visitor is normally permitted without a work permit. Travellers who will sign contracts, perform paid work or make repeated business trips should obtain a Non-Immigrant B visa or the longer-stay Destination Thailand Visa. All arrivals must file a free Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online within three days of travel. Visa-exemption durations and eligibility are periodically revised — verify your nationality on the official Thai e-Visa and Immigration Bureau sites before booking.

    Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).

    Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.

    Immigration officers may ask for proof of onward travel, accommodation and sufficient funds. No paid work is permitted on exemption. Applied for online at thaievisa.go.th; passport must be valid 6+ months beyond arrival.

    Official

    Hotels

    Find a stay near the venue with options for every budget.

    Areas to stay

    Sathorn Riverside, Sukhumvit 22–24 and Phloen Chit (1.5–4 km from QSNCC) · Sukhumvit / Siam (4–8 MRT stops from QSNCC; 20–30 min by taxi) · Sukhumvit Soi 20–27 and Rama IV (1–3 km from QSNCC; 10–20 min by taxi or 2–3 MRT stops)

    budget

    mid range

    premium

    Transport

    Get to the venue and around the city with these options.

    Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK): 30–45 min off-peak; 60–90 min in weekday peak traffic; Don Mueang International Airport (DMK): 40–70 min off-peak; 75–100 min in peak traffic; U-Tapao Rayong–Pattaya International Airport (UTP): 2 h–2 h 30 min by road. Allow road or rail time to Queen Sirikit National Convention Center; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.

    Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Queen Sirikit National Convention Center: Sukhumvit / Siam (4–8 MRT stops from QSNCC; 20–30 min by taxi): Ibis Bangkok Sukhumvit 4, Lub d Bangkok Siam, Independent guesthouses around Sukhumvit Soi 22; Sukhumvit Soi 20–27 and Rama IV (1–3 km from QSNCC; 10–20 min by taxi or 2–3 MRT stops): Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20, Grande Centre Point Hotel Terminal 21, Hotel Nikko Bangkok; Sathorn Riverside, Sukhumvit 22–24 and Phloen Chit (1.5–4 km from QSNCC): Bangkok Marriott Marquis

    Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Bangkok; confirm local availability before travel.

    Public transit: Check local bus/metro options for routes to Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.

    Parking: On-site parking is available at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.

    Weather

    Plan and pack for the event climate.

    Month: September 2027

    Temperature: ≈25–33 °C in September (lows 25–26 °C, daytime highs 32–33 °C) with high humidity

    Seasonality: September is the height of Bangkok's rainy season: around 300 mm of rainfall across 15–18 wet days, typically short but intense afternoon or early-evening thunderstorms. Pack a compact umbrella, light quick-dry clothing and waterproof shoes, and build buffer time into airport and venue transfers.

    Packing: September is the height of Bangkok's rainy season: around 300 mm of rainfall across 15–18 wet days, typically short but intense afternoon or early-evening thunderstorms. Pack a compact umbrella, light quick-dry clothing and waterproof shoes, and build buffer time into airport and venue transfers.

    Plan your trip

    Planning

    Best day to visit: Day 2 — Thursday 2 September 2027

    The middle day of a three-day Fi Asia run normally carries the densest combination of conference programming, pre-scheduled buyer–supplier meetings and hosted-buyer activity, while the opening morning is absorbed by registration and the closing day winds down early with exhibitor breakdown. If your priority is conference and regulatory content rather than the floor, check the organiser schedule at figlobal.com/schedule closer to the show and target the day with the strongest session line-up.

    1

    Confirm passport validity and Thailand entry requirements for your nationality — Check passport validity (6+ months recommended) and Thailand visa or visa-exemption rules before booking travel to FI ASIA - THAILAND 2027.

    2

    Book flights to Bangkok for 1-3 September 2027 show dates — Aim to arrive in Bangkok on or before 31 August 2027 so you are settled before the 1 September opening day.

    3

    Reserve a hotel near Queen Sirikit National Convention Center — Staying close to the QSNCC venue shortens daily travel and lets you reach morning sessions early.

    4

    Complete visitor registration and badge application — Register through the FI ASIA - THAILAND 2027 organiser (figlobal.com) and save the confirmation e-mail for badge collection.

    5

    Download the hall plan and conference programme — Use the QSNCC floor plan and programme to plan routes between ingredient, technology and packaging exhibitors.

    6

    Pre-schedule B2B meetings with target suppliers — Contact ingredient, additive and processing technology suppliers in advance to lock meeting slots across the three show days.

    7

    Shortlist conference sessions and map them to show days — Align session times with your meeting diary for 1-3 September 2027 so you do not double-book.

    8

    Arrange airport-to-venue and daily local transport — Plan how you will reach Queen Sirikit National Convention Center from your Bangkok accommodation each morning.

    9

    Prepare business cards, product briefs and meeting documents — Bring printed and digital sourcing briefs in English for supplier and buyer discussions.

    10

    Check early-September Bangkok weather and pack accordingly — Plan light business attire with rain protection for Bangkok's September conditions.

    11

    Organise travel insurance and any travel documents — Confirm medical and travel insurance cover for the duration of your Thailand trip.

    12

    Arrive early on Day 1 for badge collection and orientation — Reach Queen Sirikit National Convention Center ahead of the opening to collect your badge and orient yourself before meetings.

    Sample visitor itinerary

    Route-optimised day
    09:00–10:30

    Badge collection, hall orientation and show-directory review

    QSNCC registration concourse and main entrance, Ground floor
    10:30–13:00

    Ingredient and functional-ingredient sourcing sprint

    Exhibition halls — ingredient, additive, flavour and plant-protein pavilions
    13:00–14:30

    Networking lunch and hosted buyer–supplier meetings

    B2B matchmaking and business lounge area on the show floor
    14:30–17:30

    Conference and trend/regulatory briefings, followed by the closing networking reception

    Conference theatre and networking terrace at QSNCC

    Side trips

    2

    Ayutthaya Historical Park

    Maeklong Railway Market and Amphawa floating market

    Networking spots

    3

    B2B matchmaking and hosted-buyer lounge

    On-floor business lounge

    The organiser-run matchmaking and buyer programme is where pre-scheduled supplier meetings take place; the highest-yield networking area on site.

    Show-floor exhibitor pavilions and conference networking breaks

    Exhibition hall touchpoints

    Pavilion clusters group suppliers by country and category, making it efficient to meet several ASEAN producers in one aisle during coffee and lunch breaks.

    Benjakitti Park and the One Bangkok district adjacent to the venue

    Venue-adjacent evening options

    The park and the neighbouring One Bangkok / Rama IV dining and rooftop bar cluster are within a short walk or ride of QSNCC, which suits informal evening follow-ups without crossing the city.

    Budget

    Costs & budget

    Cost reference

    Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.

    visa_fee

    visitor · Visa-exempt entry (60-day, many nationalities)

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    official

    visa_fee

    visitor · Thailand e-Visa tourist, single entry (approx. THB 1,000)

    USD 30–45 / per person

    estimate

    visa_fee

    visitor · Visa on arrival (approx. THB 2,000, eligible nationalities only)

    USD 55–65 / per person

    estimate

    visa_fee

    exhibitor · Non-Immigrant B business visa, single entry (approx. THB 2,000)

    USD 60–85 / per person

    estimate

    visa_fee

    visitor · Thailand e-Visa — Tourist (single entry)

    USD 35 / per application

    official

    visa_fee

    visitor · Non-Immigrant B (business visa)

    USD 65 / per application

    official

    visa_fee

    visitor · Visa on arrival

    USD 60 / per application

    official

    visa_fee

    visitor · Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)

    USD 280 / per application

    official

    Decision

    Visit, exhibit, or skip?

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    What is your primary role?

    Decision matrix

    Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.

    visit

    You can commit 1–2 days on the floor and want supplier meetings, regulatory and trend briefings, and market-entry intelligence without paying for stand space

    Best for

    Food and beverage manufacturers, ingredient buyers, product developers, R&D and distributors sourcing ingredients, additives and processing solutions across ASEAN

    Min. budget

    $450.00

    Timeline

    Pre-register 4–6 weeks ahead; book flights and hotel 8–12 weeks out for September rates, and confirm the Thailand Digital Arrival Card within 3 days of travel

    Risks

    Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.

    September is Bangkok's wettest month; schedule buffer for traffic delays, flooded roads and flight disruption.

    Visa-exempt entry is nationality-dependent and the exemption window is under review.

    Show-floor time without pre-booked supplier meetings yields little; diary meetings before arrival.

    exhibit

    You have an ASEAN sales pipeline to build and can staff a stand with regional-language support and follow-up capacity for 3–6 months after the show

    Best for

    Ingredient, additive, flavour, processing-equipment and packaging suppliers targeting ASEAN food and beverage manufacturers, plus regional distributors seeking principals

    Min. budget

    $3,200.00

    Timeline

    Book stand space 9–12 months ahead for hall position; allow 8–12 weeks for freight, booth build, staffing and Thai temporary-import paperwork

    Risks

    Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.

    Estimate covers travel at visitor level plus a minimum-size shell-scheme stand; freight, staffing, insurance and temporary-import costs are additional — verify live booth pricing with Informa Markets.

    Return depends on pre-scheduled buyer meetings, so build the meeting pipeline before the show.

    ASEAN buyers often expect Thai- or Bahasa-speaking sales support on the stand.

    skip

    Your target customers do not manufacture or source in Southeast Asia, or a regional distributor already covers those accounts and you are tracking developments remotely

    Best for

    Suppliers with no Southeast Asian sales coverage plans, and buyers whose requirements are already fully served by regional distributors

    Timeline

    Not applicable — revisit the decision 9–12 months before the next Fi Asia edition

    Risks

    Deals in ASEAN ingredients are frequently pre-negotiated at Fi Asia; skipping consecutive editions erodes category visibility with regional buyers.

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